Family Promise — Affirming Shelter

Housing & Shelter · Iowa · Free

Network of family shelter programs across the US, many LGBTQ+ welcoming. Useful for trans women of color facing the highest rates of housing instability and violence in shelters. Most stays in emergency shelter are 30–90 days while you work with case management on next steps. Domestic violence shelters increasingly accept LGBTQ+ survivors, including trans women — ask before assuming you're not welcome. Free, confidential, and open to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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